In one of the most prominent matches of the thirty-third round of the Iraqi Stars League, Al-Zawraa visits Naft Maysan as a heavy guest on Tuesday evening at the Maysan Olympic Stadium at 8:30 PM. This match could play a decisive role in the title race and is considered a new test for the ambitions of Al-Nawras against a team that has always proven to be a tough opponent at home and among its fans.

Al-Zawraa enters this match at the top of the standings with 68 points, tied with its direct rival Al-Shorta, but with the advantage of the direct encounter, which means that the single point is not enough for them now; they must win to ensure they remain at the top, amid fierce competition that forces the Al-Zawraa squad to be cautious and fight until the final whistle.

The Al-Nawras, led by the distinguished coach Haider Ubaid, are having a season described as the best in recent years, as the team has not suffered any losses since round 26, which they lost to Duhok 2-1. They have succeeded in achieving four victories and one draw in the last five matches, which has helped solidify their position at the top and restored confidence among the fans who aspire for a championship this season after years of waiting.

On the other hand, Naft Maysan enters the match occupying the eleventh place with 43 points and is having an overall average season. However, what counts for the team is its ability to maintain balance, as they are neither fighting relegation nor competing at the top. Yet, they are always a fierce competitor against the big teams, especially at home, where they show a strong character and complicate matters for their opponents.

Coach Hussein Abdul Wahid fully understands the difficulty of the task, but he is counting on the expected large crowd presence, amid news of the possibility of opening the gates for free entry, which could boost the players' motivation and create a pressuring atmosphere for the guests, especially since the Maysan team has previously delivered great performances against Al-Zawraa and has always posed a challenge for them at the Maysan Stadium.

It is worth mentioning that the first leg match ended with a hard-fought victory for Al-Zawraa with a score of 1-0, in a match decided by small details, which makes tomorrow's encounter likely to be a closed and tactical match, with a relative advantage for Al-Zawraa in terms of individual quality and experience. However, the equation of home ground and fans remains in favor of Naft Maysan.

Al-Zawraa knows that any slip at this time will cost them the top position and possibly the championship, while Naft Maysan aims to achieve a significant moral victory that guarantees them further progress in the standings and brings great joy to their fans at the end of the season.